Jordan has changed in which of the following ways since its independence?

Palestinian Arabs now make up about half of its population.

All of the countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus region share which of the following characteristics?

They are all former republics of the Soviet Union

Kara Kum and Kyzyl Kum are the names of two

of Asia's largest deserts, located in Central Asia

Relations between Armenia and Turkey are particularly bitter because of

a Turkish massacre of Armenians during World War I

Which of the following was not a result of the creation of Israel?

The city of Jerusalem was put under the control of the Palestinians

In contrast to most of its neighbors, Armenia

is a predominantly Christian country

The main reason for conflict on the island of Cyprus is

divisions between the Islamic population & Christian population.

The climate of Central Asia tends to be

arid or semiarid with more than 10 inches of rain a year in some areas.

Which statement about Iraq is not true?

Farming is Iraq's most important economic activity

Like its neighbor Azerbaijan, Armenia

is known for its traditional craft of rug making.

What was the result of Iran's 1979 revolution?

Iran cut off Western influence and became an Islamic republic.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the country of Jordan?

Because of the 1967 war, Jordan lost control of its most fertile land.

In order to balance modern-day practices with respect for ancient traditions, the government of Saudi Arabia

maintains Islamic laws for everyday life.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Lebanon after the end of the civil war?

Maronite Christians now control the government instead of sharing control.

Improvements in the Georgian economy since the mid-1990s are partly due to which of the following?

increasing extraction of coal and petroleum

Which of the following is an accurate statement about religious freedom under the Ottoman Turks?

Islamic religious laws applied only to Muslims.

As a result of conflicts in Armenia,

almost 200,000 Azeris fled Armenia.

Which of the policies of the Soviet Union had a dramatic effect on the lifestyle of people in Kazakhstan?

forcing nomadic peoples to settle in villages and work on government farms

How did the Israelis overcome the challenge of limited farmland?

by draining swamps and building irrigation systems

Why have countries on Arabian Peninsula invested large sums of money to develop industries other than the oil industry?

The countries realize that one day they will run out of oil.

Syria's prosperity is based primarily on its

coastal location and access to three continents

One step that was taken in the 1990s to try to prevent further conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors was to

give control of some territories to the Palestinians.

The civil war in Cyprus during the 1970s stemmed from conflicts between what two groups of people?

Greek Orthodox Christians and Turkish Muslims

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1
Jordan has changed in which of the following ways since its independence?
Jordan at one time combined Islamic law with modern political freedoms.
Palestinian Arabs now make up about half of its population.
It is the only Arab country that has diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Palestinians overthrew the government of King and now rule the country.
2
All of the countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus region share which of the following characteristics?
They have closer cultural ties to Europe than to the rest of Asia.
They are all former republics of the Soviet Union
They all have vast petroleum reserves.
They all contain desert areas.
3
What group of people makes up almost 20 percent of Israel's population?
Druzes
Sephardic Jews
European Jews
Arabs
4
extension of desert landscape due to human activity
chernozem
steppe
yurt
desertification
5
Kara Kum and Kyzyl Kum are the names of two
of Asia's largest rivers, located in the Caucasus region
of Asia's largest deserts, located in Central Asia
mountain ranges, that a located in Central Asia.
capital cities, one of Turkmenistan and the other of Tajikistan
6
Relations between Armenia and Turkey are particularly bitter because of
Turkey's favorable relations with the Soviet Union during the Cold War
a Turkish massacre of Armenians during World War I
Turkey's capture of Mount Ararat during World War II
a rift between the leadership of the Eastern Orthodox ArmenianOrthodox
7
Which of the following was not a result of the creation of Israel?
Jews were expelled from Arab countries and resettled in Israel.
Native Palestinians lost control of land and fled to neighboring countries.
The city of Jerusalem was put under the control of the Palestinians
Jewish survivors of the Nazi Holocaust were given a place to live
8
rich topsoil created by grasslands
chernozem
yurt
steppe
desertification
9
In contrast to most of its neighbors, Armenia
has made an easy transition to a market economy
has a long history of positive relations between diverse ethnic groups
was never part of the Soviet Union
is a predominantly Christian country
10
The main reason for conflict on the island of Cyprus is
disagreements between two factions.
religious disagreements between Shiite Muslims & Sunni Muslims.
political disagreements between those who want to remain independent.
divisions between the Islamic population & Christian population.
11
The climate of Central Asia tends to be
subtropical with heavy rainfall.
arid or semiarid with more than 10 inches of rain a year in some areas.
tropical wet with heavy rainfall.
continental with limited precipitation.
12
Which statement about Iraq is not true?
Iraq tried unsuccessfully to annex Kuwait in 1990.
Farming is Iraq's most important economic activity
Profits from Iraq's oil industry have been used to develop the country.
A war with Iran severely strained Iraq's financial resources.
13
Like its neighbor Azerbaijan, Armenia
is a mostly Muslim country.
borders the Caspian Sea.
is known for its traditional craft of rug making.
is a major oil producer.
14
What was the result of Iran's 1979 revolution?
Iran became a modern, Western nation.
The Sunnis defeated the Shiites in their struggle for control of Iran.
The Iranian Persians defeated the Iraqi Arab rule.
Iran cut off Western influence and became an Islamic republic.
15
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the country of Jordan?
After losing a war, Jordan was the only nation to make peace with Israel
Majority of the population is Palestinian, & they are allowed few rights.
After King Hussein died, a Palestinian revolt overthrew the government.
Because of the 1967 war, Jordan lost control of its most fertile land.
16
the desire of a cultural group to rule themselves as a separate country
genocide
autonomy
nationalism
fundamentalism
17
In order to balance modern-day practices with respect for ancient traditions, the government of Saudi Arabia
maintains Islamic laws for everyday life.
does not permit non-Muslims to live in the country.
has extended the same rights to men and women to maintain Islamic law.
draws a clear line between religious laws and nonreligious laws.
18
large, portable, round tent
yurt
desertification
chernozem
steppe
19
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Lebanon after the end of the civil war?
The country is now the most popular tourist destination for Americans.
Israel now controls most of the country.
Hezbollah guerrillas now control the southern section of the country.
Maronite Christians now control the government instead of sharing control.
20
Improvements in the Georgian economy since the mid-1990s are partly due to which of the following?
imposing price controls
encouraging a shift from agriculture to high-tech industries
increasing extraction of coal and petroleum
resolving internal ethnic conflicts
21
Which of the following is an accurate statement about religious freedom under the Ottoman Turks?
Non-Muslims were forced to convert or face banishment.
Only three religions were permitted: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Islamic religious laws applied only to Muslims.
Non-Christians were allowed to practice their religion but not hold office.
22
How do most people in Yemen and Oman make their living?
from oil
from farming and herding
from fishing
from mining
23
Which of the following problems exists in Azerbaijan?
a shortage of wool as a result of diseased sheep
a shortage of petroleum and other natural resources
contamination of land from a nuclear power accident
severe water and air pollution
24
systematic killing or intentional destruction of a culture or ethnic group
autonomy
fundamentalism
genocide
nationalism
25
Compared with the Caucasus countries, countries in Central Asia
have fewer ethnic conflicts.
are less likely to be predominantly Islamic.
have fewer ties to Russia.
are less ethnically diverse.
26
As a result of conflicts in Armenia,
democratic elected government has been replaced by a military dictatorship.
almost 200,000 Azeris fled Armenia.
Nagorno-Karabakh has become part of Azerbaijan.
Islamic law has been imposed on the largely Christian population.
27
Which of the policies of the Soviet Union had a dramatic effect on the lifestyle of people in Kazakhstan?
forcing nomadic peoples to settle in villages and work on government farms
forcing people who lived in cities to relocate to small villages
building an oil pipeline through grazing lands
prohibiting the practice of Islam
28
How did the Israelis overcome the challenge of limited farmland?
by draining swamps and building irrigation systems
by using traditional irrigation methods
by developing oil resources
by growing fewer crops
29
a set of religious beliefs based on a strict interpretation of a sacred text
genocide
nationalism
autonomy
fundamentalism
30
All of these economic activities helped improve the economy of Georgia since it became an independent country except
agriculture
machinery manufacturing
computer technology
petroleum extraction
31
Why have countries on Arabian Peninsula invested large sums of money to develop industries other than the oil industry?
Most countries on the Arabian Peninsula have other resources.
The countries realize that one day they will run out of oil.
The countries need to provide jobs for their large populations.
Oil revenues are too low to support their economies.
32
Syria's prosperity is based primarily on its
coastal location and access to three continents
cooperative economic relationship with Turkey
abundant petroleum reserves
ability to remain neutral in the Arab-Israeli conflict
33
independence
fundamentalism
genocide
nationalism
autonomy
34
Which of the following is the main reason foreign investors are hesitant to invest in oil exploration in Azerbaijan?
threat of earthquakes
government instability
objections from environmental groups
disagreements about location of the reserves
35
Compared with the Caucasus region, ethnic and religious differences in Central Asia
are unimportant because the region is not ethnically/religiously diverse
are a problem mainly between rival Islamic sects
cause fewer problems.
are a problem where the minority Russian population still has control
36
One step that was taken in the 1990s to try to prevent further conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors was to
create an independent country of Palestine that borders Israel.
invite the United Nations to rule controversial areas.
give control of Jerusalem to the PLO.
give control of some territories to the Palestinians.
37
The civil war in Cyprus during the 1970s stemmed from conflicts between what two groups of people?
ultra-orthodox Greeks and nonreligious Greeks
Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims
Greek Orthodox Christians and Turkish Muslims
Greek Muslims and Arab Muslims

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